Indiana Fever Take Down No. 1 New York Liberty in Thrilling 83-78 Upset

Game Summary

On July 6, 2024, the Indiana Fever pulled off a stunning 83-78 victory over the top-seeded New York Liberty. The game was a nail-biter from start to finish, with both teams trading baskets and the lead throughout. In the end, it was the Fever who came out on top thanks to a late surge led by Caitlin Clark.

Clark, the Fever's star guard, finished the game with a team-high 25 points, including 10 points in the fourth quarter. She also added 6 rebounds and 5 assists.

The Liberty were led by Sabrina Ionescu, who had 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. However, it was not enough to overcome the Fever's strong team performance.

Key Stats

* Indiana Fever: 83 points (46.2% FG, 33.3% 3PT, 70.0% FT) * New York Liberty: 78 points (42.9% FG, 28.6% 3PT, 68.2% FT)

Leading Scorers

* Indiana Fever: Caitlin Clark (25 points) * New York Liberty: Sabrina Ionescu (20 points)

What It Means

The Fever's victory is a major upset and a significant boost to their playoff hopes. It also snapped the Liberty's four-game winning streak.

The Fever are now 4-5 on the season and in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Liberty are 7-2 and remain in first place.

Looking Ahead

The Fever will next face the Chicago Sky on July 8th. The Liberty will next face the Dallas Wings on July 9th.